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Field Engineer - SPW
DPR Construction
Durham, NC · Durham
Coordinates with SPW crews and project teams to help resolve general technical issues and support steady workflow and timely project delivery.
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Mechanical Engineer
SWM International
Ancram, NY
- $90,000 to $102,000 USD / year
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliability, maintenance, and automation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role works closely with the…
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Full Stack Engineer II
Kforce
Remote, United States
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
Customer-focused problem solving and ownership from design through production support
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Senior Full Stack Engineers
Kforce
Remote, United States
- $60 to $65 USD / hour
Kforce's client in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to architect, develop, deploy, and maintain modern full-stack applications supporting critical…
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Infrastructure Engineer
Virginia Community Colleges
VA
The Infrastructure Engineer monitors and maintains production services, resolves complex technical issues, designs and implements solutions, plans upgrades and lifecycle replacements, and…
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Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required
LMI
Colorado Springs, CO
We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the secure deployment and continuous authorization of IronSled, an enterprise Platform as a Service built for federal missions. You’ll…
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Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required
LMI
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Enclosure Design
Intuitive
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The Senior Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Enclosure Design will focus on designing a novel compute box for use within various da Vinci system platforms. This person will need to leverage…
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Data Engineer, Sr
Insight Global
Atlanta, GA
Experience with monitoring, observability, logging, alerting, and production support processes.
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Training and Serving)
Affirm
Remote, United States
- $195,000 to $225,000 USD / year
…servicing, and personalization. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our ML Training & Serving engineering team, the team that builds and operates the critical infrastructure…
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Software Engineer, Full Stack (Provider)
Charlie Health
NY
…clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we’re expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes…
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Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II
Freeport-McMoRan
Bayard, NM
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find…
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Environmental Scientist or Environmental Engineer I
Freeport-McMoRan
Bayard, NM
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation
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Data Center Production Operations Engineer
Meta
Los Lunas, NM
Meta is seeking a Data Center Production Operations Engineer to support the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our global data center infrastructure. In this role, you will be…
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Test Lead/Device Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
At the R&D Engineer 2 level, you will function in the test lead role in support of a development, qualification, or surveillance test for LANL systems groups of other nuclear security…
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Test Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Q-6 is offering an opportunity to join the Detonation Science and Technology Group as an R&D Engineer supporting High Consequence Experiments, including hydrodynamic tests funded by the Los…
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Civil/Structural System Engineer 2/3
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National…
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Electrical Design Engineer 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National…
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Accelerator Mechanical Diagnostics Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
As an R&D Engineer you will also be called upon to support other ongoing work within AOT-MDE. This may include the design and analysis of structural or thermohydraulic projects, often…
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Test Lead/Device Engineer (R&D Engineer 1)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
…card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities,…
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R&D Mechanical Engineer - Explosive Component Product Engineer, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
We are seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer to join our Explosive Component Production team within the Explosive Technologies Group at Sandia National Laboratories. This department…
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer
Intel
Albuquerque, NM
- $103,730 to $198,820 USD / year
We are seeking a full-time Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer to play a pivotal role in our high-volume fabrication facility. In this position, you will provide tactical and strategic…
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Early Career R&D Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Purchased Product Engineer, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
We are seeking an R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer to join the Purchased Product Value Stream group. The selected candidate will be the technical interface to product realization teams and the…
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R&D Computer Science - Full Stack Developer/DevOps/Smart Manufacturing Engineer, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production (CSEP) Information Systems and Operational Technology Solutions department (Org 7577) is seeking an IT/Computer Science professional to…
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Experienced Professional R&D S&E, Electrical Engineer - Weapon Response & Analysis ,Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
The Weapon Response and Analysis team is dedicated to ensuring safe production operations by analyzing components and systems against credible hazards. We pride ourselves on being a…

Actalent

Electrical Controls Engineer

Chesapeake, VA, United States

$90,000 to $115,000 USD / year

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Pay: $90,000 to $115,000 USD / year
Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience working with PLCs in an automation or industrial environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Electrical Controls EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Controls Engineer will focus on controls and automation for plant machinery, with a primary responsibility for troubleshooting, editing, and improving PLC programs. This role contributes directly to building and maintaining a modern operational technology framework for the facility and works closely with a collaborative engineering team in a manufacturing environment.Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues with PLC programs supporting plant machinery and automation systems.
Edit and optimize PLC logic to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
Participate as an active member of the engineering team to design, build, and enhance a new operational technology framework for the plant.
Maintain and support the existing operational technology framework, ensuring stable and secure operation of automation systems.
Collaborate with manufacturing and industrial operations to integrate controls solutions into production processes.
Develop and implement PLC programming solutions for new equipment, upgrades, and process improvements.
Work with robotics and other automation technologies to support efficient and reliable production.
Provide technical support for controls and automation issues, including occasional on-call support outside standard working hours.
Document changes to PLC programs and controls systems to ensure accurate records and knowledge transfer.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant automation, system reliability, and operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

3+ years of hands-on experience working with PLCs in an automation or industrial environment.
Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming skills, including experience with platforms such as Siemens and ControlLogix.
Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment supporting controls and automation systems.
Experience working with and maintaining an operational technology framework.
Background in automation, SCADA, and operational technology systems.
Robotics experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, or a closely related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience helping to design and build an operational technology framework from the ground up is highly valued.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering and operations team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex controls and automation issues.
Clear communication skills for explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Commitment to long-term growth and contributing to a stable, low-turnover environment where many team members build lasting careers.

Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite role in a manufacturing and industrial facility operating Monday through Friday, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility for adjusted start and end times (such as coming in early and leaving early or coming in later and staying later). The position may require being on call about once a month to help troubleshoot issues that occur outside standard hours, which may be resolved either remotely over the phone or by coming into the facility if needed. The environment is centered around production machinery, PLC-based controls, robotics, and operational technology systems. The organization has a long-standing presence in the area, a history of stability with no layoffs over several decades, very low turnover, and a culture where many employees spend their careers and retire from the facility.Interested in learning more? Schedule a meeting with Recruiter, Vicky Glass, using this link: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/qGY4OVBM Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.2 weeks min PTO (can be flexible if someone needs more) 5% 401k match, health, dental, vision Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Skills

Troubleshooting
Editing
PLC
Troubleshoot
Production processes
PLC programming
Robotics
Automation technology
Technical support
Process improvement
SCADA
Electrical engineering
Problem solving
Communication skills

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